I can think of at least three strips where Calvin mentions the snow demons: this, the snow goons story, and I think the one where he’s laying on his sled demanding them to make it snow.
Flashback to the old rusty incinerator that lived in our back yard until I was about 6 and then suddenly vanished (probably while I was at school or something). I had forgotten all about that until now.
Who needs snow? I was flipping the chanels yesterday evening, and I saw some ski jumpers in a place where there wasn’t any snow. They used Astroturf instead.
I recently mentioned that I thought the strip about Calvin wondering whether tigers go to the same Heaven as humans is due for a reprint. I’ve checked one of my Calvin and Hobbes books and I see that it is due to be reprinted tomorrow.
Someone recently asked when we will see the snowmen. I replied that the snow was due in December. I see from my recent inspection of a Calvin and Hobbes book that the first snow will actually come a week today and Calvin and Hobbes will be seen playing in the snow a week tomorrow. The snowmen – or snow goons this time – do not appear until January.
I mentioned in one of my replies today that Calvin’s environmental concerns have been an influence on me. They are certainly among the most likeable things about Calvin. However, in this strip it is Dad rather than Calvin who expresses Bill Watterson’s environmental concerns.
Well – that explains it. Burning leaves has been banned in our community for a few decades now And, we have less and less snow each year (3” last year). So, there must be a correlation!
BE THIS GUY almost 4 years ago
I never heard about this form of Calvinism.
Sugar Bombs 95 almost 4 years ago
I can think of at least three strips where Calvin mentions the snow demons: this, the snow goons story, and I think the one where he’s laying on his sled demanding them to make it snow.
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
you’re quite something, Calvin
codycab almost 4 years ago
Children shouldn’t play with matches.
retrocool almost 4 years ago
loved the smell of burning leaves when I was a little kid.
Space_Owl on GoComics almost 4 years ago
WE MUST APPEASE THEM!
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in.amongst almost 4 years ago
The Pagans approve, Calvin – the Pagans approve.
Robin Harwood almost 4 years ago
Candles won’t interest the snow demons, Calvin. They need leaves. You’d better hope that your neighbours have done the right thing.
Baarorso almost 4 years ago
Raking leaves is the cleanest way to deal with them and besides that, it (all together now) builds character! ;D
Concretionist almost 4 years ago
Letting Calvin have access to any source of flame seems like a really dumb idea to me!
orinoco womble almost 4 years ago
Flashback to the old rusty incinerator that lived in our back yard until I was about 6 and then suddenly vanished (probably while I was at school or something). I had forgotten all about that until now.
incognito almost 4 years ago
Fire and Calvin, not a good idea….
PammWhittaker almost 4 years ago
Can you imagine them sending him to Sunday School? Yikes!
Purple People Eater almost 4 years ago
Who needs snow? I was flipping the chanels yesterday evening, and I saw some ski jumpers in a place where there wasn’t any snow. They used Astroturf instead.
jagedlo almost 4 years ago
Living in South Texas, I know quite a bit about warm winters…
Ralph Newbill almost 4 years ago
Personally, I love snow! The more, the better!
Calvinist1966 almost 4 years ago
Calvin shows his theological side again tomorrow.
I recently mentioned that I thought the strip about Calvin wondering whether tigers go to the same Heaven as humans is due for a reprint. I’ve checked one of my Calvin and Hobbes books and I see that it is due to be reprinted tomorrow.
Someone recently asked when we will see the snowmen. I replied that the snow was due in December. I see from my recent inspection of a Calvin and Hobbes book that the first snow will actually come a week today and Calvin and Hobbes will be seen playing in the snow a week tomorrow. The snowmen – or snow goons this time – do not appear until January.
scotta775 almost 4 years ago
I live in Florida, the damn snow demons are merciless.
Calvinist1966 almost 4 years ago
I mentioned in one of my replies today that Calvin’s environmental concerns have been an influence on me. They are certainly among the most likeable things about Calvin. However, in this strip it is Dad rather than Calvin who expresses Bill Watterson’s environmental concerns.
Dobby53 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Just google “Bloody Snowmen” images. Some very ‘creative’ folks out there.
M2MM almost 4 years ago
I like the concerned expression on his dad in panel #2.
Jaime Jean M almost 4 years ago
While you’re at it, tell the corona demons to knock it off. Maybe THAT will work.
david_42 almost 4 years ago
Got some hail yesterday, no snow yet. Not likely either and I’m fine with that.
A Hip loving Canadian... almost 4 years ago
Calvin’s grasp on reality is as equally interesting or as Dad says “appalling”.
mourdac Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Finally, the cause for global warming is revealed … /s
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Yup. This is pretty much the way cults start. I think Calvin has a future in snow boarding.
martynhappyone almost 4 years ago
I miss the smell of burning leaves. It is a unique aroma.
Snolep almost 4 years ago
Sounds as reasonable as any other theology.
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 4 years ago
As for Calvin’s understanding of meteorology and theology, Dad: Where does the fault lie?
Thinkingblade almost 4 years ago
There have probably been worse ideas to start a religion around …
vjorgensen54 almost 4 years ago
I always wondered how such a wacko kid that has trouble with school can use such intelligent words and phrases.
mistercatworks almost 4 years ago
I’ve always wondered if burning the leaves pollutes more than dumping them into massive trucks and driving them many miles away.
dv1093 almost 4 years ago
Burning leaves – pollution? Balony.
WCraft Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Well – that explains it. Burning leaves has been banned in our community for a few decades now And, we have less and less snow each year (3” last year). So, there must be a correlation!
buflogal! almost 4 years ago
Is that why we don’t have snow in the desert? No leaves to burn?
raybarb44 almost 4 years ago
Either one is your fault…..
hagarthehorrible almost 4 years ago
Coming from the eastern part of the globe, you need the AC blaring whole day when now. The Toboggan may come handy here as well.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Calvin will make a good Neo-Pagan.
WilliamDoerfler almost 4 years ago
Go to bed!
Lightpainter almost 4 years ago
Interesting to see Calvin get spiritual. But will he always believe that over science?
johnec almost 4 years ago
The smell of burning leaves is at least as pleasing to the Snow Gods as the smell of burning sheep flesh is pleasing to (Jewish) God.
I think Calvin’s grasp of theology is spot on!